CCOHS produces free monthly podcasts designed to keep you current with information, tips and insights into the health, safety and well-being of working Canadians. We call it Health and Safety To Go because you download and listen to the podcasts at your own convenience.

Caregivers and healthcare
workers who must lift patients as part of their daily job can face
challenges with this particular task. While mechanical lifts make
it much easier to move and lift patients and can help reduce the
ergonomic risks associated with manual patient handling, they can
also introduce other workplace hazards. Listen to this podcast for
tips on how to reduce risk while using patient lifts.